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Can I Detox After Getting Botox?

asked 1 year ago by Marietta8610 in Marietta, GA
Latest answer by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Question viewed 491 times
Tags: detox

13 answers to Can I Detox After Getting Botox?

Botox injections and detox

The procedure of chemical detox for substance abuse should not affect the mechanism of Botox injections, but if you are under the influence of agents, than it would not be prudent to have Botox injections as this is an elective treatment for cosmetic improvement and you don't want to incur greater risk of complications such as infection from needle sticks if your immune system is affected by the substance abuse. Furthermore, if you're not able to make sound decisions by not... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Detoxing after Botox

Since Botox works locally where it is injected, there is no problem of a detox program after receiving Botox. There should be no interactions or problems. Dr. Behnam.

Ben Behnam, MD
Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox not affected by Detox, and No reversal agent for Botox

Botox injections have no none reversal agent, if that is what you are asking about. One good thing (though most consider it bad) about Botox is if you are unhappy with results or have an unwanted side effect, the effect will resolve with time. Detox procedures-- either for drugs or alcohol, or for "healthful cleansing" do not effect Botox results.

Jeffrey C. Poole, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

www.pooledermatology.com

Detox and Botox

Botox injections should not either affect or be affected by detoxification. They are not related to each other at all, and having had Botox treatments should not interfere with any detoxification program.

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox and Detox

Any Detox program should not affect your Botox results. Botox will last anywhere from 3 to 5 months where it was injected. A Detox program will not affect this.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Botox and detox

Botox works locally and should have no effect on a detox program to cleanse your body. Just make sure you got to a reputable person for this.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Can I detox after getting Botox?

There should be no conflict in participating in a detox program such as a fast, or from addiction, after a Botox treatment. The affects of Botox cosmetic are local.

Dina D. Strachan, MD
New York Dermatologist

Detox after Botox

Botox injections are very localized, irreversible reactions that all happen within a short distance (about one centimeter) around the treated area. Detoxifying your body after Botox injections will not affect your results.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Yes, you can detox after BOTOX®

Hi Marietta, If you mean: "Can I go into detox for drugs, alcohol, etc after having BOTOX®?" the answer is of course you can. Many people find it helpful to take extra care of their personal appearance during stressful times like that, and BOTOX® can certainly be part of your self-care routine. If you meant: "Can I detox [in the sense of "reversing the effects of BOTOX®] after having BOTOX®?" the answer is that, like all proteins in your... more

Kevin C. Smith, MD
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon

Detox is a lay expression and has not specific meaning.

Dear Marietta In order to provide a meaningful answer to this questions, one needs to know what you me by "detoxification." If you are talking about, fasting, purging, or other dietary so-called detoxifications, no problems. If you are talking about ridding yourself of a chemical dependence, again this should not be a problems. If you are asking if it is possible to get rid of the effect the BOTOX after treatment if you do not like the effects of treatment,... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Detox after Botox

The timing of my response to your question is ironic - today I injected Botox and Juvederm into a lady who is being admitted for detox tomorrow. Her results will not be compromised while cleansing her body.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox has no effect on detoxifying one's body

Botox has no effect on detoxifying one's body. Since there are many detox programs promoted by lay and medical people, it is important to verify the merits of the program which you are contemplating.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

Detox treatments after Botox injections

There is no problem undergoing chemical dependency treatment or any other type of treatment including homeopathic treatments to detox your body. Botox is very localized and only acts directly on the muscles that were injected. There are no other specific interactions to be concerned with. I hope this information helps.